Des Moines police chased a stolen car to 4th St. and Corning Ave., where it hit a tree and a fire hydrant.

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Witnesses say the car rolled between eight and nine times. The passenger suffered a broken arm and face lacerations, and was eventually taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

“It was pretty horrific,” said witness Zac Hotek. “It started rolling as soon as it hit the fire hydrant.”

Witnesses said the driver fled the scene, and was chased by neighbors and police officers before being apprehended. The driver is now in custody.

“We saw the driver then get out and take off behind a backyard to an alley towards New York (Ave.) and head towards 2nd (avenue),” said Nancy Suby-Bohn. “So my husband and I chased after him until the police came and got us”

No additional details have been released at this time.

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